The generous alumni, friends and parents who have chosen to remember Darlington School in their estate plans are a dedicated, special group. Planned gifts provide the resources that create extraordinary opportunities and preserve our future. As Darlington’s first major fundraising effort to include an emphasis on planned giving, the Second Century Campaign will create a solid financial foundation for Darlington’s next 100 years.
Just last Friday, we received documentation on a gift made to Darlington by the widow of 1929 alumnus, Edward J. "Ned" Wilson. The fascinating part is, Mr. Wilson passed away in 1958; however, prior to his death he expressed to his wife, Elizabeth Taylor Wilson, that Darlington School had transformed his life in such a way that he wanted to give back to the school in the form of a planned gift. Upon her death 52 years later, she fulfilled his wish by including a simple bequest in her will gifting 10% of her estate. As a result, this remarkable commitment will be directed toward faculty endowment, thereby ensuring that Darlington is able to recruit and retain the kind of excellent faculty in her second century that transformed her beloved husband’s life so many years ago.
Making a planned gift is a very simple process which can take multiple forms and can help you address a variety of personal financial goals. We’re ready to work with you to craft the gift plan that best meets your goals and objectives. A planned gift of any size qualifies you for membership in the J. Daniel Hanks Sr. (’27) Heritage Society, named to honor the tireless dedication and service of our distinguished alumnus J. Daniel Hanks Sr.
Please click here to watch a brief video in which Heritage Society member Bryan Clontz (’88), president and co-founder of Charitable Solutions LLC in Jacksonville, Fla., talks about unique and creative ways to give back to a nonprofit organization.
We thank those of you who have already made a gift to the Second Century Campaign. To date, we have raised $25,062,097, or 90%, of our $28 million planned giving goal!
